Akpabio hints at Electoral Act review after lawmakers lose party primaries
Responding to criticism of recent legislation, including the proposed establishment of state police, Mr Akpabio said many of the bills passed by the National Assembly had undergone extensive consultations and nationwide public hearings.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly may amend aspects of the Electoral Act 2026 after recent political developments exposed what he described as unintended consequences of the law for serving lawmakers seeking re-election.
Akpabio defends Assembly’s record The Senate President also defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly, describing it as the most peaceful and productive legislature since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999.
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